Scharnhorst fought at Auerstedt, Eylau and Lutzen, where he received a wound in the foot that eventually proved fatal. He is chiefly remembered for his reforms and efforts to modernise the Prussian Army which helped turn it into the efficient fighting machine it became by 1814.
Like Gneisenau, Scharnhorst eventually had a battlecruiser named after him although his namesake was sunk by the Royal Navy in 1943. The Gneisenau was also put out of action but this time by the RAF (the RAF radio operator signalled base “the Gneisenau is not so G-nice now”). I hope my two ‘sister’ generals have better luck.
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Another lovely figure who will no doubt feature in the forthcoming Prussian parade. That said, not wanting to rain on your parade but... it's Scharnhorst not Sharnhorst.
I'm so much slower painting than you but have just finished a Napoleon and ADC, the latter courtesy of WM - they just need varnishing now. No doubt WM will give me his verdict tomorrow.
Oops, now corrected!
Very smart (and efficient) looking fellows.
Matt, yes they're both carrying maps which helps!
As with the eponymous capital ships, these two just go together!
Beaut painting Ian.
Very nicely done, Ian!
Best regards
WM
Thanks chaps!
Sehr gut
Danke!
Lovely looking officers
Paul
Thanks Paul, it's my favourite of the Prussian officer figures.
Another very nice figure. I rather like Hinton Hunt command figures, so full of character.
Mark - yes I love the fact that Marcus produced so many personality figures and they all have their place in my own armies!
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